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Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent
TORONTO - The federal immigration minister says Ottawa is ramping up its efforts to attract tech talent to Canada. In an announcement at tech conference Collision in Toronto, minister Sean Fraser reve...
Jun 27, 2023
Running back Ouellette, Argos recognized in CFL's weekly honour roll
TORONTO - Running back A.J. Ouellette was among five Toronto Argonauts recognized Tuesday in the CFL's weekly honour roll. Players in nine specific positions are highlighted on a weekly basis as per d...
Jun 27, 2023
What the grocery report recommends to improve competition
GATINEAU, Que. - Canada's competition watchdog released its much awaited study into the country's retail grocery market on Tuesday. Here are the Competition Bureau's recommendations for the sector, in...
Jun 27, 2023
Sierra Leone's president wins second term without need for runoff, election commission announces
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) - Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has won a second term in office, receiving 56.17% of ballots cast and narrowly clearing the threshold for avoiding a runoff in t...
Jun 27, 2023
Taber councillor resigns to accept new job
TABER, AB - A member of Taber town council is stepping down.Alf Rudd announced his resignation from council at the regular meeting on June 26, 2023, which is effective immediately.He said he has accep...
Jun 27, 2023
N.W.T. power corporation says it has improved safety systems after worker's death
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories Power Corporation says it has improved its safety systems and processes since a worker died in 2021. Michael Chinna was struck in the head and neck by a column ...
Jun 27, 2023
More newsroom resources on the table should Meta, Google block local news: Rodriguez
OTTAWA - Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says he's hopeful that the Liberal government can find a positive outcome with Google and Meta. But should the companies remove news from their plat...
Jun 27, 2023
Zhao wins, Bouchard falls in qualifying play at Wimbledon
LONDON - Canada's Carol Zhao beat Britain's Emily Appleton 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the first round of qualifying play at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Zhao, ranked 166 in the world, will face Arantxa Rus in the next...
Jun 27, 2023
Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Hinshaw
More than 100 Alberta doctors have signed an open letter to express concern about a decision to revoke a job offer to the province's former chief medical officer of health.Dr. Deena Hinshaw had report...
Jun 27, 2023
Assistant general manager Jason Hernandez promoted as changes continue at TFC
Toronto FC announced on Tuesday that assistant general manager Jason Hernandez has been promoted to general manager. Hernandez previously played as a player for Toronto in 2017 and 2018 before making ...
Jun 27, 2023